5 months agoI welcome the ambition to bring forward a new generation of towns. As a planning consultant, I have seen what well planned, sustainable new communities can do for housing delivery, local economies and
6 months agoFor property developers, planning has always required patience. What has changed is the scale of delay and the effect it is now having on viability, growth and decision-making.
7 months agoI have always found it slightly misleading when a development scheme is described as ‘fully funded’ simply because construction finance is in place. It creates a sense of comfort that, in my exper
8 months agoThose of us in the development industry often talk about the skills shortage, but only when you look at the numbers do you appreciate the scale of the challenge.
8 months agoThe withdrawal of Help to Buy in 2023, a scheme renowned for its straightforward criteria and mechanics, has left aspiring first-time buyers navigating a maze of fragmented government initiatives.
8 months agoYesterday the government announced new proposals for planning reform as part of its National Planning Policy Framework. What does this this mean for developers, buyers and lenders?
